The OSA Member Advisory Network

OSA Members are encouraged to join the Member Advisory Network, an influential volunteer group that works exclusively online. OSA regularly seeks feedback from Network members on existing and proposed member benefits and services. The Network has no in-person meetings and no term commitment; you may join or leave whenever you like!

Network projects consist of providing feedback through quarterly surveys aimed at improving OSA product and service offerings. Past topics that the OSA Member Network Advisory has provided feedback on include: the use and value of benefits over the course of a member’s career, the potential offering of OSA mobile applications and the use of existing member resources such as the OSA Media Library and the OSA Member Directory.

The time commitment for this volunteer activity is minimal, but the impact group members make is significant! Join today and share your feedback with OSA leadership and staff.

Please note: You must be an active OSA Member to participate in the Network. If you are not a member, you can join online.

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